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Simple is Beautiful in Quantum Computing
Defect spins in diamond were controlled with a simpler, geometric method, leading to faster computing.
Defect spins in diamond were controlled with a simpler, geometric method, leading to faster computing.
Readily rotating molecules let electrons last, resulting in higher solar cell efficiency.
More frequent storms turn forests from carbon source to sink.
Monoterpene measures how certain forests respond to heat stress.
Whether carbon comes from leaves or needles affects how fast it decomposes, but where it ends up determines how long it’s available.
The arrangement of electrons in an exotic human-made element shows that certain properties of heavy elements cannot be predicted using lighter ones.
A new shape measurement of unstable 110Ru has found this nucleus to be similar to a squashed football.
Scientists achieved thin films with structures virtually impossible via traditional methods.
Researchers discover the secret behind the third way living organisms extract energy from their environment.
Novel spin-polarized surface states may guide the search for materials that host Majorana fermions, unusual particles that act as their own antimatter, and could revolutionize quantum computers.
Stress-induced embolisms that interrupt water transport are a universal component of tree mortality.
Defects in liquid crystals act as guides in tiny oceans, directing particle traffic.